That's interesting shazy03 and the next time I book with Virgin I'll be sure to check them out for a comparison .
I'm collecting Virgin miles because I want to fly with them to Las Vegas next year, but haven't actually booked a flight with them for years (despite having flown with them twice in the last couple of years due to circumstances beyond my control).
Last month I had a fly-drive package with BA (to get the World Traveller Plus seats at a good price) and only paid for the cheapest economy car for the 2 of us, whilst what I really wanted was a minivan.
Long story cut short, I got the upgrade price down from the $49 per day they wanted, to the $10 a day I was prepared to pay - result! This was with Alamo. Got the holiday off to a good start
We drove from LA to Vegas which was great fun, stayed in the luxor, amazing place. Recommend the helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon, our pilot played Elvis Presley Viva Las Vegas as we flew back down the strip.